UC BERKELEY
CENTER FOR
STUDENT
CONDUCT ANNUAL REPORT
2011-2012 DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
ACCESS - SERVICE - ENGAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY CENTER FOR STUDENT CONDUCT 2011‐2012 DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Center for Student Conduct (CSC) administers the Code of Student Conduct on behalf of the University of California, Berkeley. Located in Sproul Hall, the CSC serves as a clearinghouse for faculty, staff, students, and community members to report conduct that violates the University Code of Student Conduct. CSC challenges students to take responsibility for their actions; connects students to resources to assist in their collegiate success, and works with students in problem solving and decision‐making abilities. Mission: The Center for Student Conduct supports the mission of the University of California, Berkeley by objectively and efficiently administering our Code of Student Conduct; promoting academic integrity; balancing individual and community interests in order to encourage student accountability; and connecting students to resources that foster student success (adopted winter 2011). NEW DIRECTIONS: A YEAR OF CHANGE A task force was convened in the fall of 2010 by the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost to review and revise the Berkeley Code of Student Conduct. The task force wrote a final report identifying specific business practices and key changes that were to be implemented during 2011‐2012. In addition, the Dean of Students Office initiated a business process assessment during the spring of 2010, composed of student affairs professionals from different departments, to review the Center for Student Conduct business practices. This assessment resulted in recommendations to improve efficiency, service, and image. During the 2011‐12 academic year, recommendations given in the task force report and internal business process assessment were implemented. The primary changes to the Center for Student Conduct included: Implementation of the revised Code of Student Conduct Enhanced training and development for Conduct staff Developing a more efficient process for managing conduct case load Reassessing relationships with various stakeholders to affirm the collaborative efforts aligned with new scope and purpose Rebranding the office by demonstrating actions and decisions based on a student development philosophy The resulting overarching and significant change has been philosophical in nature and is evidenced by a student‐centered approach in which business is conducted and decisions are made. The process of organizational change began by hiring new staff members who have expertise in student conduct, student development, assessment, outreach and marketing, and organizational change. The new philosophy is communicated in the Center’s mission statement, which was written by the new staff at a retreat in the winter of 2011 SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Below is a summary of accomplishments as well as specific items that the new staff at the Center for Student Conduct engaged in during the 2011‐2012 academic year. Implemented new Code of Student Conduct developed by campus task force on February 1, 2012 Developed new office mission statement, purpose, and philosophy Systemized incident report intake process and moved to a more efficient conduct database system (summer 2012) Participated in intensive training/professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skill sets of Conduct staff Launched strategic marketing plan through various media outlets to better communicate our office role, scope, and processes Clarified partnerships with campus and community stakeholders* Developed GOLD Council, a student driven leadership program, which strives to educate the campus community on the Principles of Community and Code of Student Conduct Created and Implemented Academic Integrity Week (fall & spring)
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*The office met with various stakeholders to clarify roles and responsibilities, enhance collaborative relationships, and revisited approaches to best serve our campus population. Campus Compliance (Title IX Coordinator) Alcohol Program Prevention Committee
UCPD Athletics Tang Center (AOD & CPS) Berkeley International Office General Counsel ASUC Student Advocates Office City of Berkeley Chancellor’s Advisory Committee of Student Neighbor Relations
LEAD Center Students of Concern Committee Behavioral Risk Assessment Team Residence Life Sexual Assault Committee Berkeley Police Department local neighborhood groups Berkeley Fire Department
Working with ASUC Student Advocate's office to enhance student access to advocacy during conduct process Working with campus partners to create and implement a bystander training program for students to reduce campus violence
Working with Cal Athletics to create a family friendly football game experience free from disruptive and dangerous behaviors
Working with campus partners to develop a restorative justice alternative to addressing conflict
Student Conduct approach to student development & engagement
Working with Title IX office to improve communication when addressing and investigating Title IX related student cases
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Created and continue to advise GOLD Council Student Leadership group to promote and educate student community on academic integrity issues
Serve on Student of Concern Committe to assist students who are experiencing difficulties in their personal lives or within the academic setting
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CONDUCT CASES: BY THE NUMBERS Approximate number of incident reports processed by the Center for Student Conduct Time period # of incidents “Having seen more than a dozen cases in Fall 2011 (August 17‐December 31 ) 317 student conduct for my fraternity and as a Spring/Summer 2012 (January 1‐August 17) 210 former member of the student advocate's office, I cannot emphasize enough the unjust Most frequent code of student conduct violations nature of the ‘likelihood of guilt’ theory. Alleged Code Violation/Types # alleged violation Student conduct I feel has reformed and Academic Misconduct 170 progressed in a positive direction that is in line City of Berkeley 2nd response noise violation 96 with contemporary conflict resolution….” Football game related citations 63 Alcohol/Drugs 43 ‐Student (fall ’11 survey) Theft 41 DMCA/Copyright violation 20 Sexual Assault, Harassment, & Stalking 19 NEXT STEPS The Center for Student Conduct will continue assessing our scope and services and engaging in several major development during this 2012‐2013 academic year. Current and new projects include: In conjunction with campus partners, develop a restorative justice process to handle specific situations Coordinate with Title IX office to update sexual assault/harassment procedures Migrate campus and housing judicial records into the new Advocate case management system Attend UC System wide Judicial Affairs meeting to think strategically long‐term, clarify new federal/state/UC policies, and share best practice approaches to conduct process Work with Cal Athletics to educate students of campus expectations around fan behavior at new Cal Memorial Stadium Continue to evolve current business processes to increase efficiency and promote a student centered office culture Continue student leadership program (GOLD Council) to outreach and educate campus community on conduct process re: academic misconduct matters Strengthen partnership with LEAD Center to enhance outreach efforts with the fraternity and sorority communities Strengthen partnership with Residential Student Services to streamline communication and record keeping Strengthen partnership with Berkeley Fire Department and other City of Berkeley community agencies via participation in the Indoor Events Roundtable Continue meeting with campus and community partners to streamline business processes
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